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Chrysanthemum Chicken Recipe

For a truly special chicken dinner, try this delicious dish. The ginger and Chinese five-spice adds so much flavor that this dish will be requested by your family all the time.—Helen Currie, Douglas, New Brunswick

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.YIELD:2-3 servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1-1/2 teaspoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, optional

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch strips

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons additional chicken broth orsherry

2 tablespoons chopped green onion

1/4 cup chrysanthemum petals

2 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

1.In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add chicken and toss to coat. In a wok or skillet, stir-fry chicken in oil for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Add the broth, additional broth or sherry and green onion. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the flower petals and toss to coat. Serve over rice.
Yield: 2-3 servings.

Editor's Note: Verify that flowers are edible and have not been treated with chemicals.